Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 15
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Performance
81.7 ★
70.9
Camera
72.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
75.4 ★
69.8
Overall
72.5
78.4 ★
Value for Money
—
Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 15
81.7/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 15
75.4/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
78.4/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 15
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 15
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.77"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1179x2556
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3349 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update 4.5W reverse wired
33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
Weight
171g
199g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Black, White, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 15
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Nothing Phone 3a Lite?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 15 or Nothing Phone 3a Lite?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 72.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 15 is better for gaming with a score of 75.4/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite offers better value at PKR 112,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 15 and Nothing Phone 3a Lite?
Apple iPhone 15 costs PKR 344,999 while Nothing Phone 3a Lite costs PKR 112,999. The price difference is PKR 232,000.
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